SSC Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Delhi Police 2025: Check Detailed Syllabus, PE&MT Details And Trade Test Details!
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the Delhi Police Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator/Tele-Printer Operator - AWO/TPO) Exam 2025 to recruit eligible candidates. Online registration commenced on September 29, 2025, and will continue until October 20, 2025. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the exam pattern, syllabus, and other important details for aspiring candidates.
Exam Pattern
The selection process includes a Computer-Based Examination (CBE), Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT), a Trade Test, a Computer Proficiency Test, and Document Verification.
Important
The PE&MT, Trade Test, Computer Proficiency Test are qualifying in nature.
| Section | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | - |
| Part-B | General Science | 25 | 25 | - |
| Part-C | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | - |
| Part-D | Reasoning | 20 | 20 | - |
| Part-E | Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet, WWW and Web Browsers etc. | 10 | 10 | - |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
NOTE: Level of question will be 12th standered level.Negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.
Subject-wise Topics
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) comprises the following subjects:
General Awareness
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Knowledge of current events and matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect. Questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Indian Economy, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research. |
General Science
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Understand the basic concepts of topics like thermodynamics, mechanics, Newton’s Law of Motion, Gravity, Motion, Pressure, Units of measurements, sound, Heat & Temperature, Electronics, Magnetism, Ohm’s Law, Number systems, Fiber Optics, Mode of Communication etc. |
| Chemistry | Chemistry of everyday life, Commonly used chemicals, important catalysts, reactions, Commercial applications of chemicals chemical and physical change, definition based question, Acids (Sulphuric acid, Hydrochloride), Atomic Number, Elements and their symbols and Electro Chemistry etc. |
Mathematics
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number systems, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Averages, Simple and Compound interest, Profit, Loss & Discount, Time, Distance & Work, Algebra (Equations, Surds, Indices, Graphs), Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, Sequence & Series, Permutation & Combination and Simplification. |
Reasoning
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Analogy, Alphanumeric Series, Number Series, Critical Thinking, Coding and de-coding, Logical reasoning, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Table, Directions/Ranking Test, Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement, Coded Inequalities and Data Sufficiency. Non-Verbal Reasoning (figures) |
Computer Fundamentals
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Word Processing | Elements of Word Processing (Word Processing Basics, Opening and closing Documents, Text Creation, Formatting the Text and its presentation features). |
| MS Excel | MS Excel (Elements of Spread Sheet, Editing of Cells, Function and Formulas). |
| Communication | Communication (Basics of E-mail, Sending/receiving of Emails and its related functions). |
| Internet, WWW and Web Browsers | Internet, WWW and Web Browsers (Internet, Services on Internet, URL, HTTP, FTP, Web sites, Blogs, Web Browsing Software, Search Engines, Chat, Video conferencing, e-Banking) etc. |
Preparation Strategy
Preparation Tips
- Create a structured study plan.
- Allocate time for each subject based on difficulty level.
- Focus on keyboard shortcuts and MS Office for the computer section.
- Practice previous year's papers to understand the exam pattern.
Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT)
The PE&MT is qualifying in nature.
For Male Candidates:
| Age | Race (1600m) | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upto 30 years | 07 minutes | 12½ feet (12’6”) | 3½ feet |
| Above 30 to 40 years | 08 minutes | 11½ feet (11’6”) | 3¼ feet (3’3”) |
| Above 40 years | 09 minutes | 10½ feet (10’6”) | 3 feet |
For Female Candidates:
| Age | Race (800m) | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upto 30 years | 05 minutes | 9 feet (9’) | 3 feet (3’) |
| Above 30 to 40 years | 06 minutes | 8 feet (8’) | 2½ feet (2’6”) |
| Above 40 years | 07 minutes | 7 feet (7’) | 2¼ feet (2’3”) |
Trade Test
The Trade Test is qualifying in nature. It assesses the candidate’s capability to transmit and receive messages through reading and dictation in Hindi and English. Candidates with more than 50% mistakes in either Hindi or English dictation are disqualified.
Test of Proficiency in Computer Operation
This test is qualifying in nature. All candidates who qualify the Trade Test are required to appear for this. It includes:
- Test of English word processing speed-1000 key depressions in 15 minutes
- Test of Basic Computer Functions (Opening/Closing of PC, Printing, MS office usage, saving & modification in typed text, paragraph setting & numbering etc).
English Word Processing Speed Test Details:
- Duration: 15 Minutes
- Candidates are given a printed passage in English (200 words) to enter in MS Word.
- Evaluation Criteria: Total Strokes/5, Total words/time of Test, Mistakes (omission, substitution, addition of punctuation marks, wrong typing of letter case, gap in a word or between words, paragraphing).
- Candidates making 25 or more mistakes will be disqualified.
Test of Basic Computer Functions:
- MS-Word (5 Minutes): Underline, Font type, Paragraph numbers, Bold, Font size, Page numbering, Table insertion, Bullets/Numbering, Change case, Paragraph setting.
- MS-PowerPoint (5 Minutes): Text box, Chart, WordArt, Background style, Slide Design, Clipart, Slide Numbering, Picture, Bullet/numbering, Text Alignment.
- MS-Excel (5 Minutes): Merge cell, Text centering, Text alignment, Shape insertion, Font size, Font style, Font color, Bold, Underline, Italics.
Each formatting feature is worth ½ mark. Candidates must secure at least 3 marks in each test (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to qualify.
Important Resources
Short Q&A
Q: Who conducts the Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) exam?
A: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the exam.
Q: What is the mode of examination?
A: The examination is conducted in Computer Based Mode.
Q: Is there negative marking in the CBE?
A: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in CBE.
Q: What is the standered/level of question asked?
A: The questions are of class 12 level.